Ball State fell to 4-5 overall following its 35-31 loss to Western Michigan last week. The Cardinals had a bye this week. In the loss to the Broncos, Drew Plitt threw for 148 yards, while Caleb Huntley rushed for 120 yards and one touchdown. Ball State gained 409 yards of total offense but allowed 506 yards of offense by Western Michigan.

Drew Plitt has thrown for 2,125 yards, 17 touchdowns and six interceptions for Ball State. The leading rusher for the Cardinals is Caleb Hundley with 843 yards and six touchdowns. Justin Hall leads all Ball State receivers with 513 yards and three touchdowns. Jacob White leads Ball State in tackles with 93. 

Central Michigan is 4-1 ATS in its last 5

The OVER has cashed in each of the Chippewas last 5

Ball State is 5-1 ATS in its last 6

The OVER has cashed in 5 of the Cardinals last 7 at home

Central Michigan has played much better this season than Ball State and the Chippewas have covered the number in 4 of the last 5 overall, 6 of the last 8 played during November and in 8 of the last 11 following a win straight up. Ball State in contrast has failed to cover 24 of its last 35 at home and 8 of the last 11 at home versus Central Michigan. Final Score Prediction, Central Michigan Chippewas win and cover ATS 31-27